Abhijith P. S. Nair

Abhijith P. S. Nair (born 18 October 1991) is an Indian violinist, arranger and composer. He is known for his instrumental video projects. He has done many musical shows and flash mobs in India and abroad.

Abhijith P. S. Nair
Abhijith P. S. Nair performing at a stage show
Background information
Birth nameAbhijith P. S. Nair
Born (1991-10-18) 18 October 1991
Vaikom, Kerala, India
GenresClassical music
Indian music
World music
Occupation(s)Composer
Arranger
Fusion Violinist
Years active2004–present
Websiteabhijithpsnair.com
Abhijith P. S. Nair Performing with Violin

Early life

Abhijith was born in Vaikom, Kerala. His father P. Sasikumaran Nair was a Malayalam teacher, while his mother M. Santhakumari was a Sanskrit teacher. Abhijith was introduced to Carnatic music and other styles at age 13 and has studied Indian classical violin since he turned 15. His brother Jyothish P. S., a music lover and promoter, produced most of his music videos.

Performing career

Abhijith started doing A. R. Rahman covers and flash mobs exclusively filled with Rahman songs. He became acquainted with folk and classical styles and began performing onstage improvisations.[1] His fusion violin shows and albums gained him popularity.[2][3]

He has performed with various artists including Dr. K. J. Yesudas, Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, Sivamani, Mandolin U. Rajesh, Mattannoor Sankarankutty Marar, Stephen Devassy, Senri Kawaguchi and Mohini Dey.[4] For his first international instrumental jazz fusion allbum Saraswati At Montreux, he collaborated with drummer Dave Weckl.[5] Abhijith is the worldwide ambassador of cantini violin.[6]

At age 18 he entered the Malayalam film industry in the film Akashangalil directed by Rixon Xavier; Abhijith was accompanied with Avial.

Works
Name Year Genre
Akashangalil 2015 Malayalam movie
Behind You 2016 World fusion album
Saraswati At Montreux 2016 Jazz Fusion Album
Ekalavya 2016 Jazz Fusion Album

References
  1. Jose joy "Violinist Abhijith P S Nair talks about his musical innovations", The New Indian Express, Ernakulam, 8 December 2017. Retrieved on 29 January 2018.
  2. correspondent "Cantini Violin", The Hindu, Ernakulam, 14 December 2017. Retrieved on 29 January 2018.
  3. Veena Hari "Instrumental Flash Mob in Kochi", twentyfournews.com, Ernakulam, 6 July 2016. Retrieved on 16 March 2018.
  4. correspondent "Maleyam Marodaninju, Abhijith P S Nair live in concert with Mohini Dey", Malayala Manorama, Kottayam, 20 December 2017. Retrieved on 29 January 2018.
  5. correspondent "Melodies from the violin", Deccan Chronicle, Ernakulam, 14 December 2017. Retrieved on 29 January 2018.
  6. correspondent "Concert", The Hindu, Ernakulam, 14 December 2017. Retrieved on 16 March 2018.
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